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Uveitis often refers to the inflammation of the middle layer
of the eye, (iris + ciliary body + choroid). As structures in the middle layer
of eye are adjacent to each other, an infection of one structure will often spread
to neighboring structure. With severe infections, WBC and microorganisms accumulate
in the anterior chamber and form a heavy grayish-white exudates called ‘hypopyon’.
The healing iris can also develop adhesions that attach it to the cornea (anterior
synechiae) or to h lens (posterior synechiae). These adhesions can result in the
flow of aqueous humor, resulting in glaucoma, or interfere with normal eye function,
possibly leading to the formation of cataracts.
Treatment
involves intensive anti-inflammatory agents, cycloplegics, heat and eye pad. |
